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Original Antique Advertising Poster Michelin Man Tyres Bibendum Bicycle Cigar

1900s

About the Item

Original antique advertising poster for Michelin tyres featuring a great illustration showing the trademark Bibendum character - the iconic Michelin Man figure made from tyres - smoking a cigar and riding a bicycle at speed along a country road with a sign on his back reading: Le meilleur le moins cher / The best, the cheapest. Printed by Bulens Freres, Brussels. The French cartoonist Marius Rossillon (known as O'Galop; 1867-1946) created the iconic Bibendum / Michelin Man character in 1898 for the French tire company Michelin (founded 1889). Large size. Good condition, restored paper losses on edge, restored tears, folds, staining, browning, ink stamp on bottom right corner, small restored paper loss in bottom right corner, backed on linen.
  • Creation Year:
    1900s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.07 in (117 cm)Width: 30.32 in (77 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good condition, restored paper losses on edge, restored tears, folds, staining, browning, ink stamp on bottom right corner, small restored paper loss in bottom right corner, backed on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU43613525072
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